Lot 219

Vol. XVI No.5 – May 1905 National Geographic

Sold April 2, 2026

Price realized
$5

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $75-125

Month Issued: May

Year Issued: 1905

Dimensions: 10 x 7″

Condition: Very Good

Additional Information: Vol. XVI, No. 5 – May 1905 issue of National Geographic Magazine, published by the National Geographic Society, includes articles on the fisheries of Japan, a chapter from Japanese history, “Our Smallest Possession—Guam,” utilizing the desert, and the use of geological folios in schools. This early 1905 edition reflects the magazine’s broad coverage of international history, American territories, natural resources, and geographic education, making it a desirable collectible example of historic geographic scholarship.

Lot details

Lot
219
Category
Collectibles
Closed
April 2, 2026

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